Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Southern Africa
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Not Available
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Chin Cactus
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
In German
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
In French
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Hoodia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Hoodia. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Hoodia has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Hoodia season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Hoodia Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia
Care of Gymnocalycium and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.